ASSISTANT PLANNER JOB DESCRIPTION

Retail merchandise planning lives and dies on one discipline: getting the right inventory to the right door at the right time. An Assistant Planner in fashion retail owns a defined slice of that discipline, typically a vendor category, channel, or geographic cluster, executing allocation strategies and OTB plans under the guidance of a senior Planner. The role sits within the planning function of a buying organization, working across wholesale, DTC, and outlet channels. Seasonal hindsight cycles and in-season forecast processes form the recurring backbone of the work.

As the Assistant Planner, you will manage inventory allocation, replenishment execution, and financial forecasting for an assigned area of the merchandise business, translating top-down financial goals into store- and channel-level plans that protect margin and maximize sell-through. You will collaborate daily with buyers, senior planners, and vendor partners, operating within a planning team that reports into the Merchandise Planning or Buying organization.

Career Impact: Hands-on ownership of OTB plans and seasonal buy quantities builds the analytical and commercial credibility needed to advance to a full Planner seat within a retail planning organization.

Business Impact: The allocation and replenishment decisions this role makes directly determine in-stock rates and markdown exposure across DTC, wholesale, and outlet channels.

Growth Opportunity: Mastering in-season forecasting, vendor plan negotiation, and channel-level hindsight analysis positions you for expanded scope across larger vendor categories or additional channels at the Planner level.

• Develop and execute seasonal OTB and assortment plans for assigned vendor categories, aligning with department financial targets.
• Allocate inventory to stores and channels based on daily analysis of inventory levels, store rankings, and replenishment parameters.
• Forecast daily and weekly sales and stock by channel to support the rolling-forecast process and flag variances early.
• Conduct in-season and post-season hindsight analysis to identify performance gaps and inform future buy quantities and strategies.
• Partner with buyers and senior planners to reconcile store-level and channel-level merchandise plans with overall department goals.
• Monitor aged inventory and receipt flow to recommend timely markdowns, consolidations, or promotional opportunities.
• Build and maintain analytical reporting tools that track OTB status, size selling, and gross margin performance by division and channel.
• Coordinate with vendor partners and internal cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product data, timely delivery, and receipt flow through the distribution center.

• Bachelor's degree in business, retail merchandising, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of retail planning, allocation, or merchandising experience, with demonstrated proficiency in financial planning and inventory analysis.
• Strong command of retail mathematics including open-to-buy, sell-through rates, weeks of supply, and gross margin calculation.
• Proven ability to analyze multi-source sales and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and actionable opportunities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven recommendations to buyers and senior planners.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and reprioritize in response to shifting business needs.
• Detail orientation with a strong sense of urgency and accountability for deliverable accuracy and timeliness.

• Prior experience supporting wholesale or DTC channel planning alongside traditional store allocation.
• Familiarity with retail planning systems such as allocation software, demand forecasting platforms, or ERP-based merchandising modules.
• Experience participating in vendor meetings or managing vendor-level OTB ladders and replenishment programs.
• Exposure to omnichannel reporting environments, including outlet channel planning or markdown management processes.

• In-stock rate by store cluster and channel, measuring replenishment execution against plan.
• Sell-through rate by vendor category at end of season, reflecting accuracy of initial buy and allocation decisions.
• OTB variance to plan, tracking how closely managed categories adhere to approved financial parameters.
• Forecast accuracy (MAPE) on weekly rolling sales projections for assigned vendor or class.
• Weeks of supply by channel, measuring inventory productivity relative to current sales pace.
• Typical tools: spreadsheet and planning platforms (commonly advanced Excel, allocation/replenishment software); ERP-based reporting (commonly Oracle RMS, SAP BW/HANA, or equivalent).

• Base Salary Range: $52,000 – $72,000 annually, depending on experience and market
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 5–10% of base salary
• Equity: Not standard at this level; occasionally offered at larger public retailers
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies
• PTO: 15–20 days annually, plus company holidays
• Common Perks: Employee merchandise discount, hybrid schedule eligibility, 401(k) with employer match

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required for this position. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations during any stage of the application or employment process may request them at any time.

The Assistant Planner owns store-level inventory management through optimal allocation strategies and localized assortment recommendations across merchandise categories. Working closely with the Planner and buying team, this role delivers measurable outcomes in sales, profit, and inventory productivity by executing topside financial plans and buy plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyers and planners to develop and communicate a comprehensive assortment planning and allocation strategy that aligns financial and product goals by department and class.
• Manage the pre-receiving review of styles to ensure allocations to stores are in line with the assortment and allocation plan.
• Lead the buying team in creation of store clusters by class and product category for assortment planning and allocation purposes.
• Analyze store attributes to understand specific market and store needs, utilizing data to drive market segment purchases and allocations.
• Complete daily allocations of inventory to stores based on independent analysis of inventory levels and store rankings by department, sub-department, and class.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory with new receipts and replenishment.
• Review the success of allocations and use findings to influence changes in buy quantities and frequency to improve future allocations.
• Perform in-season and post-season analysis to identify future opportunities.
• Participate in decisions regarding minimum buys, packing guidelines, and allocation maximums of SKUs.
• Build and manage new store opening assortments based on sales and inventory targets.
• Manage and allocate purchase order receipts and inventory flow through the distribution center to stores to maximize productivity.
• Own the strategy and operation of replenishment.
• Participate in local store visits to monitor the impact of allocations and gain field feedback.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices, and develop systems knowledge.
• Develop and foster effective working relationships with members of the cross-functional team.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support the successful implementation of new systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of retail or financial planning experience preferred.
• Experience using allocation software preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and influence discussion through effective presentation.
• Trend and pattern recognition skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and the merchant team.
• Strong organization and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.

Embedded within a municipal planning department, the Assistant Planner II develops and administers comprehensive plans, annexation programs, and neighborhood-level planning initiatives. Working closely with elected officials, public agencies, and community stakeholders, this role advances city planning objectives and community development outcomes.

Core Functions

• Develop new plans and programs, and administer changes to existing plans, programs, and development code.
• Prepare specific portions of the Comprehensive Plan, detailed neighborhood plans, annexation plans, and specific sub-area plans.
• Research and develop incentive package details for developers and investors, as well as new incentives for future use.
• Participate in the technical compilation and analysis of planning data related to the development of a general plan or the annexation of land.
• Coordinate elements of the annexation program.
• Lead, review, and approve construction projects as they relate to land use and environmental standards.
• Evaluate information using individual judgment to determine whether circumstances comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Facilitate coordination of development projects, including public education and outreach.
• Organize and facilitate neighborhood meetings, working group meetings, and meetings with consultants.
• Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
• Prepare briefing papers, environmental documents, white papers, staff reports, summary documents, and other reporting formats for use by elected officials, other staff, and citizens.
• Prepare reports for and participate in public hearings.
• Provide recommendations for action to the supervisor or decision-making body.
• Meet with representatives of public and private agencies to advance the objectives of city planning and community development.
• Represent the organization to customers, the public, government bodies, and other external sources.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, audio-visual equipment, and an automobile.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in city, urban, regional, or environmental planning.
• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
• Two years of planning work experience.
• Four years of planning experience with a closely related Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum three years of employment in a public or private workplace with duties of a planner.
• Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and business needs.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain relationships at all levels internally and with vendors.

Reporting to the planning team, the Assistant Planner develops and manages merchandise financial plans at the vendor or class level to support merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals for both short-term and long-term horizons. Partnering with the allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by-door plans, this role improves profitability through assortment planning, initial buy plans, and in-season pricing strategies.

Primary Duties

• Develop merchandise financial plans at the vendor or class level to support merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals for both short-term and long-term horizons.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing merchandise financial plans under minimal supervision.
• Improve profitability by creating and executing assortment plans and initial buy plans through use of hindsighting and profitability tools.
• Develop and manage replenishment budgets by providing analytics required for planning and managing replenishment programs.
• Drive sales, margin, and turn by analyzing monthly forecast performance against pre-season strategies and goals, and make adjustments or recommendations as needed.
• Manage the business through in-season forecasting by completing forecasts and recommendations for the monthly forecast process.
• Manage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdowns.
• Optimize profitability by driving the permanent markdown process and in-season pricing strategies.
• Manage vendor planning and item planning as needed.
• Partner with the allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by-door plans with store-level opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of retail or financial planning experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends and risks, resolve issues, and recognize opportunities.
• Intermediate-level proficiency using retail merchandising systems and tools.
• Intermediate-level proficiency using Oracle systems and tools, including SAS, RMS, and APX.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Sitting at the intersection of financial planning and inventory strategy, the Assistant Planner partners closely with the Planner to develop location-specific financial plans and recommend strategies for core vendor plans for an assigned area of business. Operating across location inventory management, sales trend evaluation, and replenishment, this role ensures the right products are available in the right place at the right time while achieving sales and profitability for the assigned business.

Scope of Work

• Work with the planning team to execute pre-season financial planning activities for the business unit, including creation of all department and vendor plans, daily sales, and forecast plans.
• Forecast daily sales and stock by channel and location to support the rate-of-flow process, ensuring appropriate growth rates and inventory allocation at source of demand.
• Guide insight and analytics on strategies to drive opportunities and minimize risks for vendors.
• Attend vendor meetings to negotiate plans and advocate for location distribution of brands, items, and expanded replenishment offerings.
• Perform quarterly hindsight analysis in partnership with the planning team to inform future strategy.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically.

A key member of the programme management team, the Assistant Planner prepares, manages, and reports on integrated project programmes while maintaining current and baseline schedules across complex construction initiatives. Collaborating across internal workstream leads, external consultants, and contractor teams, this role supports timely decision-making and project delivery by providing critical path analysis and early warning information.

Accountabilities

• Create and maintain a detailed basis of programme.
• Prepare, manage, and report on the integrated project programme.
• Prepare regular status reports and forecasts for programme management.
• Maintain the current and baseline schedule, analyze the effect of proposed changes, and maintain the baseline change control authority.
• Liaise with the programme team and key consultants to ensure necessary information is available to prepare required plans.
• Conduct progress analysis and productivity reporting.
• Attend programme meetings to support the programme.
• Evaluate critical path activities and provide early warning information for decision-making.
• Review and analyze programmes submitted by contractors.
• Produce and submit weekly and monthly status reports showing overall achievements.
• Coordinate with internal and external consultants and technical staff.
• Archive actual schedule achievements for estimating future similar projects.
• Inform the team of changes to the programme schedule following receipt of technical programme updates.
• Support functional workstream leads in the update of the programme and analysis of effects of appointment postponements.
• Manage and maintain the programming software package.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum three years of experience in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Power BI is an advantage.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence people.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand broad business and project issues.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Successful permit approvals and compliant development outcomes depend on the Assistant Planner, who supports due diligence research, site plan preparation, and permit application submittals for new development proposals. Based within a project team environment, the Assistant Planner coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to track application priorities and deliverables across land use and construction permitting workflows.

What You'll Do

• Assist with due diligence research for new development proposals, including researching and evaluating agency codes, conducting phone interviews, reviewing record drawings and reports, reviewing prior land use decisions, and preparing written findings.
• Assist with preparing preliminary site plans, graphics, and other exhibits.
• Coordinate with project teams to obtain special documents and studies, including land surveys, title reports, traffic studies, critical areas reports, and soils reports.
• Assist with the preparation and submittal of land use and construction permit applications, including cover letters, application forms, application fees, project narratives, design plans, and special studies.
• Assist with tracking submitted applications with agency staff, including expediting construction permit applications.
• Track priorities and deliverables using standard forms and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Degree in a related discipline is preferred
• College degree or technical certification in land use planning, real estate, engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Familiarity with site planning, land development, permit processing, and land use planning.
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to perform comprehensive research, analyze impacts, and summarize key issues in writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at a professional level.

As the Assistant Planner, this role creates and issues manufacturing and production orders to all factories while coordinating with Quality Assurance, Product Engineering, and Product Data teams to ensure on-time availability of patterns, samples, and BOMs. The production planning team relies on this work to maintain accurate manufacturing order status, manage material shortages, and drive timely responses to contractor and sales inquiries.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Create and issue manufacturing and production orders to all factories.
• Back up the Production Scheduler as needed.
• Conduct a manufacturing order sanity check on a weekly basis.
• Prepare and update production reports, including OFM, MPO status, and BOM tracking logs.
• Revise manufacturing orders when required as a result of material shortages, late production, or late patterns.
• Inform respective factories of changes promptly.
• Provide timely and well-considered responses to contractor and sales inquiries.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Product Engineering, and Product Data teams to ensure on-time availability of patterns, samples, markers, pricing, routes, and BOMs.
• Check and coordinate with inventory on incorrect finished goods transfer orders.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Sales Planning on re-cuts of second-quality jackets.

Technical Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of production planning experience in garment manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate options and generate solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, operate proactively, and work as part of a team.

Assistant Planner shapes omni-channel merchandise planning across full-price and off-price stores and wholesale by maintaining monthly Omni data, conducting historical sales analysis, and building open-to-buy plans by door for all four seasons. The work directly supports the translation of top-down financial goals into actionable merchandise plans and gross margin recaps across divisions and customers.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain and format all Omni monthly data.
• Maintain work-in-progress records for stores and wholesale.
• Perform historical sales analysis to support the seasonal hindsight process.
• Identify risks and opportunities that impact current-month sales and gross margin plan.
• Manage and enhance analytics in ad hoc Omni reporting.
• Assist in creating open-to-buy plans by door for all four seasons for full-price and off-price stores.
• Assist in creating open-to-buy class plans for wholesale and present an Omni roll-up.
• Analyze size selling for direct-to-consumer channels and provide plans for buyers.
• Translate top-down financial goals into merchandise plans.
• Prepare sales orders and gross margin recaps by division and customer.
• Assist with monthly reporting to central brand functions.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong retail math and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and business acumen.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills.

The Assistant Planner produces data-driven financial results for an e-commerce fashion business by partnering with buying and site merchandising teams to link financial results to daily and weekly performance and deliver promotions and markdown management best practices. The planning team depends on this role to review receipt flows, manage aged inventory, and identify process improvements that align inventory strategies with e-commerce business planning.

Key Deliverables

• Partner with the buying and e-commerce site merchandising teams to link financial results to daily and weekly performance, and deliver promotions and markdown management best practices.
• Review receipt flows and aged inventory to ensure the right inventory is available to maximize sales.
• Leverage the buying and merchandising team to ensure strategies align with e-commerce business planning, and identify additional reporting needs and process improvements.
• Partner with applications and IT teams to deliver custom and business reporting needs.
• Provide support to the planning team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Internship experience or 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience or knowledge of inventory control, allocation, merchandising, demand forecasting, and financial planning.
• Excellent computer systems knowledge.
• Ability to meet deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Well-developed writing skills.

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Planner develops and oversees complex planning projects, including Comprehensive Plan updates, land use regulations, and community outreach programs, while serving as Deputy Director in the Director's absence. Partnering with councils, boards, elected officials, and community stakeholders, this role advances policy implementation and community development outcomes across a full-service municipal planning department.

Areas of Ownership

• Serve as Deputy Director in the Director's absence.
• Assist the Director with overall management of the department and department projects.
• Oversee and manage complex and sensitive professional planning projects, including necessary research and data analysis.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing update process for the Comprehensive Plan and other land use plans, vision documents, and regulations and ordinances.
• Assist the Director in providing advice, reports, and other reviews to councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials regarding planning-related issues.
• Assist with the advancement of community and stakeholder outreach and engagement as required.
• Assist the Director with budget development, department administration, and staff management.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings and activities regularly.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in urban or city planning, landscape architecture, architecture, public policy or administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional planning experience in a public setting.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding planning and land use.
• Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• Well-developed skills in data collection, analysis, and research methodology.
• Experience with community and stakeholder outreach and engagement.
• Experience with GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant database management or modeling programs preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, municipal officials, and the general public.

Reporting to the planning team, the Assistant Planner develops line card forecasts across channels and regions, manages never-out-of-stock product lifecycle, and optimizes range performance through micro-range analysis across retail and wholesale functions. Partnering with key account managers, retail counterparts, and wholesale teams, this role advances forecast accuracy, range alignment, and planning best practice within a fashion or retail business environment.

Operational Focus

• Contribute to departmental merchandising planning strategy with the customer and brand in mind.
• Prepare analysis packs and pull together strategy recommendations under the guidance of the planner.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across regional and head office teams.
• Support the running and analysis of weekly, monthly, and seasonal trade reports.
• Manage monthly forecast submission, ensuring key deadlines are met for retail and wholesale functions.
• Own line card forecasts across channels and regions, incorporating retailer feedback and strategic changes to improve forecast accuracy.
• Optimize range performance through micro-range analysis and reporting, working with trading teams.
• Build relationships with key account managers and retail counterparts to drive trade and improve future forecasting.
• Own regional master product data and accurate management of never-out-of-stock line ranging.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle management of never-out-of-stock styles.
• Work with wholesale teams to support in-season trading across a number of partners.
• Support the selling teams with production of retail and wholesale support assets.
• Work closely with retail teams to ensure range alignment and productivity growth.
• Implement new systems and processes to continually improve planning best practice.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience at assistant merchandiser level or equivalent within a fashion or retail business.
• Experience working within core systems, including SAP BW/HANA and A3 planning system.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with excellent planning and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the current competitive marketplace.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Commercially astute and highly analytical.
• Ability to communicate with impact across all levels.

Sitting at the intersection of merchandise planning and retail operations, the Assistant Planner supports planners with weekly and ad hoc trade reporting, conducts in-depth analysis on permanent and outlet stocks, and manages day-to-day store requests across retail and wholesale channels. Operating across permanent replenishment, outlet WSSI management, and new season launch preparation, this role strengthens range performance and assortment quality in alignment with global merchandising strategy.

Job Functions

• Support planners with weekly, monthly, and ad hoc trade reporting and analysis.
• Update the weekly newsletter and assist merchandise planners during weekly calls with store teams.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis according to the evolution of the business.
• Manage day-to-day store requests.
• Carry out and send daily permanent replenishment, and assist with fashion replenishment as needed.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on permanent and outlet stocks, including model stock efficiency and stock evolution overview.
• Assist the permanent planner with monthly stock consolidations.
• Assist with outlet WSSI management, including monthly updates and continuous improvement of the tool.
• Assist with permanent product assortment for each new season according to store performance and global merchandising strategy.
• Prepare new season launches for outlets, including initial assortment definition and monthly drop segmentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in a business-oriented subject with first experience in planning or merchandising.
• Strong Excel and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain findings and pose relevant questions.
• Proactive and able to work autonomously.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to perform tasks within required timeframes.
• Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing business needs.
• Motivated and committed with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and perform varied tasks as required.
• Passionate about fashion with high energy levels and a willingness to learn and develop.

A key member of a regional planning program, the Assistant Planner develops planning studies and reports supporting natural hazard mitigation plans while writing grants for state and federal funds to reduce the effects of natural hazards across the region. Collaborating across community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials, this role advances public safety and regulatory compliance through field evaluations, public participation activities, and liaison work.

Work Activities

• Develop planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to government bodies.
• Act as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
• Attend a substantial number of meetings, including evening meetings.
• Write grants for state and federal funds to help mitigate the effects of natural hazards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of ordinances and codes to determine compliance and apply regulations to field conditions.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information and address citizen inquiries and concerns.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team as needed.
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

Driving wholesale business through strategic seasonal merchandise planning and inventory management relies on the Assistant Planner, who analyzes historic performance, develops analytical tools, and acts as the primary planning partner for sales on planned accounts. Serving as a bilingual resource across English and Mandarin, this role refines reporting capabilities and commercial analysis to support business performance management across wholesale channels.

Performance Expectations

• Report on and analyze weekly selling recaps for wholesale businesses.
• Drive wholesale business through strategic seasonal merchandise planning, controlled inventory management, actionable reporting, and insightful commercial analysis.
• Analyze historic performance and planned strategies to identify areas of opportunity or risk.
• Act as the primary partner for sales on planning and inventory management processes for planned accounts.
• Develop, maintain, and update tools and reports to support the needs of the business.
• Provide periodic reporting on business performance to management.
• Develop analytical reports and tools to meet the changing needs of the business.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of planning experience.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Strong analytical skills and deep understanding of retail math.
• Strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.